[Verified Answer]: The client is a 66-year-old male in…

The client is a 66-year-old male in apparent distress from abdominal cramping. The client is pale. States being lethargic. Vomiting has occurred over the past 2 days. Tolerating only sips of water. Lungs diminished. Short of breath on exertion. Heart rate regular, thready. Denies chest pain. Abdomen slightly distended. Positive bowel sounds. Diffuse abdominal pain across abdomen. Pain scale is 7 out of 10 for the past 2 weeks. Last bowel movement was two days ago, foul-smelling. Voiding clear, yellow urine.Date: 8/21Time: 0800The client returns from a computed tomography with intravenous contrast. Assisted by 2 into bed from stretcher.Date: 8/26, Fourth postoperative dayTime: 1110The client is alert and oriented. Remains lethargic. Able to tolerate small amounts of a bland, high nutrient diet. Occasional nausea but no vomiting. Nutritional supplements implemented for snacks. Lungs clear. Heart rate regular with no chest pain reported. Abdomen soft, nondistended. Positive bowel sounds in all quadrants. Abdominal incision measuring 6 inches well approximated. No drainage and slightly red at incision site. A 2 mm (15 cm) open area noted toward the lateral end of the incision. Surgical dressing removed and replaced with a dry gauze dressing. Voiding clear urine. Fatty bowel movements 1-2 times/day. Able to ambulate independently from bed to bathroom. Requires assistance of one and walker when ambulating in hall. No swelling in the feet and ankles.Discharge instructions provided on healthcare provider follow-up, medications, potential cancer treatments, activities of daily living, incisional care and rehabilitation plan.The client had a successful removal of a cancerous pancreatic tumor. Cancer is staged at a Stage II level.Identify the four (4) statements which indicate that the client has an understanding of the discharge plan. I will have my oncologist as my main healthcare provider of my care. I will take a tub bath daily to make sure that my incision is well cleaned. I had the tumor removed so no follow-up treatment is needed. I will stay with stay with my family while I regain my strength. I will take my pancreatic enzymes prior to meals and snacks. I will call the oncologist to talk about chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments. I will notify the health care provider if I should begin to vomit again.